John Maytham and Jon Cherry, a business strategist and publisher, discuss the shifting impact of Black Friday on retailers' bottom lines.

John Maytham and Jon Cherry, a business strategist and publisher, discuss the shifting impact of Black Friday on retailers' bottom lines.

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

John Maytham is a trained actor who made the switch to radio over 20 years ago when he joined the news team at Radio 604.

He then swapped reporting for anchoring an AM drive time show at a national talk radio station.

Once he set the bar for South African news and talk radio he accepted the challenge to join Primedia Broadcasting and help establish the newly founded CapeTalk, fulfilling the role of both News Editor and Breakfast Host.

He was the first host to switch on the mic on 14 October 1997.

Years later, he was also the first radio broadcaster to do a Google Hangout in South Africa.

How will Black Friday impact retailers’ bottom line? 

In a discussion between John Maytham and the Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, Ferial Haffajee, they explore the city's readiness to host the G20 summit and the current state of its infrastructure.

In a discussion between John Maytham and the Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, Ferial Haffajee, they explore the city's readiness to host the G20 summit and the current state of its infrastructure.

Is Joburg's Infrastructure Ready for G20?  

Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp, joins John Maytham to discuss the flawed investigation into SASSA’s SRD grant system. Geffen highlights how the investigation, costing R280,000, failed to address crucial questions about fraudulent applications and payouts.

Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp, joins John Maytham to discuss the flawed investigation into SASSA’s SRD grant system. Geffen highlights how the investigation, costing R280,000, failed to address crucial questions about fraudulent applications and payouts.

Flawed SASSA SRD Investigation: R280k spent, but key questions left unanswered

John Maytham and Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at Agbiz, discussed South Africa's 19% maize production drop, driven by El Niño, and its impact on food inflation, exports, and household budgets. Sihlobo highlighted regional disparities, rising prices, and the need for climate-smart agriculture to secure food security.

John Maytham and Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at Agbiz, discussed South Africa's 19% maize production drop, driven by El Niño, and its impact on food inflation, exports, and household budgets. Sihlobo highlighted regional disparities, rising prices, and the need for climate-smart agriculture to secure food security.

How will Black Friday impact retailers’ bottom line?

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